2026 farmers market guide for Chicago’s suburbs

Farmers market season is underway — and the suburbs have a bounty of options. (You’ll find information for 52 city markets in its own guide for 2026.)

This list of farmers markets in suburban Chicago is organized by region, then by day of the week, Monday through Sunday, and alphabetically by market. Each listing includes the 2026 hours and dates of operation, address, links to websites and social accounts, bells and whistles (such as live music and specialty vendors beyond farm produce), and whether the Illinois Link card is accepted. A paw emoji next to the name of a market means pets — dogs on leash is the usual policy — are welcome.

(Did we miss your favorite market? Let us know at farmers@wbez.org.)

Chicago Suburbs Farmers Markets (2026)

Tomatoes from Iron Creek Organic Farm at the Green City Market in Lincoln Park.

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Day of the week

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Features

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North Suburbs

Farmers Markets in Chicago's North Suburbs

Northbrook Farmers Market

Wednesdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17 to Oct. 14

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Northbrook

Cherry Lane & Meadow Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062

Features

Fudge, nuts, soaps, dog treats, knife and tool sharpening. Opening day features a watermelon-cutting ceremony with free slices for all, music, face painting and giveaways. All produce sold at the market travels no more than a 150 mile radius of Northbrook.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Ravinia Farmers Market

Wednesdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3 to Oct. 28

Weekly (On July 29, the market will have start time of 4:30 p.m. and located at Ravinia Festival 418 Sheridan Rd.)

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Highland Park

486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035

(Jens Jensen Park on Dean Avenue)

Features

Live music, prepared food including crepes, freshly-made falafel, and vegan desserts, farm fresh vegetables.

MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market

Thursdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 28 to Oct. 15

Weekly (no market June 18)

Facebook Website

Location

Libertyville

413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048

(in Cook Park and at West Church Street)

Features

Jazzman Jeff plays guitar every week, children’s reading programs, prepared food vendors include tacos, tamales, empanadas, mini-doughnuts, crepes, liege waffles. Local honey, ghee, dips & spreads, baked goods.

Lake Bluff Farmers Market

Fridays 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 5 to Oct. 9

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Lake Bluff

40 E. Center Ave. (The Village Green), Lake Bluff, IL 60044

(across from Village Hall)

Features

Live music and children’s entertainment; waffles, empanadas and fresh pastries; farm produce, fresh flowers, and prepared foods. Corn roast on Aug. 14. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Deerfield Farmers Market

Saturdays 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 13 to Oct. 24

Weekly

Facebook Website

Location

Deerfield

Park Ave. & Hazel Ave., Deerfield, IL 60015

(Park Avenue between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel Avenue)

Features

Sauces and syrups, honey, waffles, hummus bowls, bath and body products, pet treats and products.

Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market

Saturdays 7:30 a.m. (7 a.m. for seniors and adults with disabilities) to 1 p.m. May 2 to Nov. 21

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Evanston

1800 Maple Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

(University Place and Oak Avenue)

Features

Live music daily, collaborations with local nonprofit arts groups, kids activities tent. Vendors for vegetarian and gluten free shoppers; bouquet making, cookie decorating.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Glenview Farmers Market

Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 20 to Oct. 24

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Glenview

1510 Wagner Rd., Glenview, IL 60025

(at Wagner Farm)

Features

Live music. Prepared food offerings include coffee, baked goods, and more. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Wilmette French Market

Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18 to Oct. 31

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Wilmette

722 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

(east of the Wilmette Metra station)

Winnetka Farmers Market

Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 6 to Oct. 31

Weekly

Website

Location

Winnetka

754 Elm St., Winnetka, IL 60093

(in the Winnetka train station parking lot)

Features

Locally grown flowers, grass fed meat, vegetables and fruits, herbs and microgreens.

Skokie Farmers Market

Sundays 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 31 to Nov. 1

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Skokie

5127 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077

Features

Educational sessions and kids’ activities; weekly bands, two bands each Sunday.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Northwest Suburbs

Farmers Markets in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs

Grayslake Farmers Market

Wednesdays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 3 to Sept. 23

Weekly

Facebook Website

Location

Grayslake

201 Center St., Grayslake, IL 60030

(corner of Whitney and Center streets)

Features

Live music, face painting and balloon art, kids activities. Prepared food including lumpia, grilled corn, tacos, boba, hot dogs, snow cones, hot pretzels and empanadas.

Lake Zurich Farmers Market

Fridays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 5 to Sept. 11

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Lake Zurich

200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047

(in Paulus Park)

Features

Live music and kids entertainment, hand-crafted jewelry, essential oil products, South African cuisine, natural candles, freeze-dried snacks.

Arlington Heights Farmers Market

Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 9 to Oct. 17

Weekly (No market on July 4)

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Arlington Heights

110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights, IL 60004

(Parking lot at the corner of West Fremont Street and North Vail Street)

Features

Live music, kids' activities focused around environmental education and healthy eating; group exercise classes (every three weeks); Kids' Day on June 20, Dog Day July 25. Baked goods, coffee, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, smoothie bowls, empanadas and falafel.

Crystal Lake Farmers Market

Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13 to Sept. 26

Weekly (Closed on July 4)

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Crystal Lake

88 E. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014

(Depot Park)

Features

Kids crafts, lawn games, produce-only market, live music, dirty soda, handcrafted cutting boards, elderberry syrup, CBD tinctures.

Mundelein Farmers Market

Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 6 to Sept. 19

Weekly

Facebook Website

Location

Mundelein

E. Park St. & N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060

(Park Street between Lake and Seymour Streets)

Features

Educational Little Farmers Club for 3-12-year-olds. Little Makers Market for young makers ages six and up to join as vendors July 11 and Aug. 22.

Palatine Farmers Market

Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2 to Oct. 31

Weekly

Location

Palatine

137 W. Wood St., Palatine, IL 60067

(Palatine Train Station parking lot)

Features

Live music, food-only market, all vendors less than 300 miles from the market. Tacos and tamales, mini donuts, coffee, matcha, empanadas, ice bar treats and more. Winter market Nov. through April, the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.

Park Ridge Farmers Market

Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 23 to Oct. 31

Weekly

Facebook Website

Location

Park Ridge

15 Prairie Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068

(Intersection of Prairie Ave and Garden Street)

Features

Live music, takes food pantry donations, kids activities. Plant and flower vendors, honey, olive oils, ice cream, sauces, jams, pickled vegetables and dog treats. Sprouts Kids Club, fresh or canned food donations accepted at New Hope Community Food Pantry.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Sundays 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 14 to Oct. 11

Weekly

Facebook Website

Location

Buffalo Grove

951 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Features

Kids crafts, cheese, tacos, avocado toast, Indian food, crepes, doughnuts. Weekly food pantry collection, pumpkin decorating in October.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Farmers Market+ At The Dole

Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24 to Oct. 25

Weekly (no market June 28 and July 5)

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Crystal Lake

401 Country Club Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60014

located on our website

Features

Food trucks, cooking demos, kids actvities including a balloon artist and face painter. Macarons, cupcakes, coffee, jerky, kombucha, treats for dogs, bath and body, candles, jewelry, pottery.

West Suburbs

Farmers Markets in Chicago's West Suburbs

Lombard Farmers Market

Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 19 to Oct. 6

Weekly

Facebook Website

Location

Lombard

9 S. Park Ave., Lombard, IL 60148

(between St. Charles Road and Michael McGuire Drive)

Features

Gelato, fudge, dog treats, herbs. Free parking listed on Lombard Chamber website.

Batavia Farmers’ Market

Wednesdays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 10 to Aug. 5

Select Wednesdays: June 10, 17, 24; July 1, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Batavia

100 N. Island Ave., Batavia, IL 60510

The South Riverwalk Plaza (N. Island Ave and Houston St) in front of Batavia City Hall

Features

Vendors grow, harvest, and/or produce at least 75% of market products. This is the smaller version of Batavia’s flagship Saturday market, hosting about 20 sellers.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Elmhurst Farmers Market

Wednesdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3 to Oct. 28

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Elmhurst

149 W. Brush Hill Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126

(In the parking lot of Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. Next to Endeavor Elmhurst Hospital.)

Features

Live music, fresh-pressed juices, lemonades, jams/jellies, cider donuts, roasted nuts, candies, granola. Organic fruits and vegetables, herbs, microgreens and fresh cut flowers.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Winfield Farmers Market

Wednesdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3 to Oct. 28

Weekly

Facebook

Location

Winfield

County Farm Rd. & Geneva Rd., Winfield, IL 60190

(Prairie Trail Center shopping plaza parking lot at southwest corner of Geneva and County Farm roads)

Features

Kids' coloring sheets including graphics celebrating America's Semiquincentennial, and Bugs Bunny coloring sheets to return for Winfield Farmers Market Vendor Bucks; crossword puzzle distributed for National Farmers Market Week (first week of August).

Downtown Elgin Market

Fridays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 5 to Sept. 25

Weekly; June 5, July 3, and August 7: 3 to 8 p.m. Every other week: 3 to 7 p.m.

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Elgin

S. Riverside Dr., Elgin, IL 60120

Features

Market theme days including Back-to-School Health Day, Pet Palooza and Pollinator Party.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Schaumburg Farmers Market

Fridays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5 to Oct. 30

Weekly

Website

Location

Schaumburg

190 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193

(Trickster Cultural Center parking lot)

Features

Pizza, falafel, breakfast sandwiches, bakery goods and Italian ice, balloon artist and face painting on some days.

West Dundee French Market

Fridays 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 29 to Aug. 28

Weekly (no market July 3)

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

West Dundee

98 Oregon Ave., West Dundee, IL 60118

Batavia Farmers’ Market

Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 16 to Oct. 24

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Batavia

29 N. River St., Batavia, IL 60510

(North River Street between Wilson and Spring Streets)

Features

Brick-lined streets, boardwalk shops, a riverwalk nearby and upwards of 60 vendors can fill up the Saturday market. Nothing sold there travels more than two hours, says market spokesperson Beth Walker, and some growers are just 15 minutes away. On the third Saturday of each month, the market doubles in size as 50 local artisans also set up shop.

Lisle French Market

Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2 to Oct. 24

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Lisle

Burlington Ave. & Garfield Ave., Lisle, IL 60532

(Commuter Parking Lot B, along Burlington Avenue, east of Main Street)

Features

Artisan crafts, baked goods, cheeses, fresh produce, jewelry, olive oils, pet products.

Oak Park Farmers' Market

Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 23 to Nov. 14

Weekly

Instagram Website

Location

Oak Park

460 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60302

(in the Pilgrim Church parking lot)

Features

Bluegrass music, rides for seniors ($1 suggested donation) for residents of Oak Park and River Forest and vouchers for low-income seniors to exchange for eligible foods. Go Green Days (May. 23 and May. 30), a Corn Roast (Aug. 8), a Pie Bake Off (Sept. 19), and Stone Soup (Nov. 14).

Accepts Link/SNAP

Wheaton French Market

Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11 to Nov. 28

Weekly; (Nov. 7–28 Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Wheaton

Main St. & Liberty Dr., Wheaton, IL 60187

(Wheaton Pavillion)

Features

Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music.

Elmhurst French Market

Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7 to Sept. 27

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Elmhurst

103 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126

Geneva French Market

Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12 to Nov. 15

Weekly; (9 a.m. to 1p.m. Nov. 1-15)

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Geneva

328 Crescent Pl., Geneva, IL 60134

(parking lot of the Metra train station at 4th and South Streets)

Features

Located in parking lot of the Metra Train station at 4th & South streets.

South Suburbs

Farmers Markets in Chicago's South Suburbs

Crete Farmers Market

Mondays 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 15 to Aug. 3

Weekly

Website

Location

Crete

1321 Main St., Crete, IL 60417

(corner of Main Street and Exchange Street)

Features

Handicap accessible.

Beecher Farmers Market

Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16 to Nov. 28

Facebook Website

Location

Beecher

673 Penfield St., Beecher, IL 60401

Features

"All American Days" and Christmas pop-up market, Link/SNAP accepted on a vendor basis.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market

Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 30 to Oct. 10

Weekly

Facebook Website

Location

Homewood

18020 Martin Ave., Homewood, IL 60430

(Martin Square)

Features

Vegetarian options, meats (beef, pork, and poultry), cold-pressed juices, fresh brewed coffee, sourdough and gluten-free baked goods, handmade crafts and wood products.

Park Forest Community Market

Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 30 to Oct. 3

Weekly

Facebook Website

Location

Park Forest

26th Street and Western Avenue, Park Forest, IL 60466

(Near Juancho’s Food Truck)

Features

Local farmers, food vendors, artisans, and small businesses; baked goods, artisan crafts, eco-friendly cleaning products, jewelry. The market accepts EBT/Link, WIC, and Senior Nutrition Coupons.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Tinley Park Farmers Market

Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 6 to Oct. 24

Weekly

Facebook Website

Location

Tinley Park

17375 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477

(Harmony Square Plaza)

Features

Blues, jazz, pop, rock and country music; yoga every Saturday at 8am. Fire Department appearances, library bookmobile once a month.

Frankfort Country Market

Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26 to Oct. 25

Weekly

Facebook Website

Location

Downtown Frankfort

Kansas St. and Oak St., Frankfort, IL 60423

Located in Downtown Frankfort in the Elwood Street parking lot, Breidert Green parking lot, 2 Smith Street parking lot, and on Oak Street.

Features

Country, rock, pop, jazz, blues, and classic hits music. Community business expo featuring local businesses, art fair showcasing local artists and their work. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Southwest Suburbs

Farmers Markets in Chicago's Southwest Suburbs

Hinsdale Farmers Market

Mondays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 to Oct. 12

Weekly

Website

Location

Hinsdale

30 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale, IL 60521

(Chicago Avenue between Garfield and Washington streets)

Features

Fresh-cut flowers, thoughtfully-crafted skincare, kids activities (caricatures, balloons), specialty food vendors including roasted nuts, coffee, baked goods, tamales, cheese, olive oil, honey, dog treats. Link/SNAP accepted on vendor basis.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Lemont Farmers Market

Tuesdays 4 p.m to 7 p.m. June 23 to Sept. 29

Weekly

Instagram Website

Location

Lemont

322 Main St., Lemont, IL 60439

Features

Founder and landscaper Amanda Thomsen saw the village dragging its feet on a park next to her plant and garden store. Now, she’s about to begin her third year running a hyperlocal market there, where most produce is grown an hour or less away. Seek out Pollyanna Brewing Company for beer and cocktails. The variety of monthly live music will knock your socks off.

Naper Settlement Farmers Market

Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 30 to Sept. 22

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Naperville

523 S. Webster St., Naperville, IL 60540

(located on the grounds of Naper Settlement)

Features

Local bluegrass and country artists. Educational classes and demonstrations on raising backyard chickens, soap making, using and storing herbs, and other agricultural topics.

Aurora Farmers Market

Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 1 to Sept. 2

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Aurora

1999 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506

Features

Exclusive punch card, local artisans and food.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Palos Heights Farmers Market

Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 13 to Oct. 14

Weekly

Facebook Website

Location

Palos Heights

12217 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463

(in municipal parking lot)

Features

Weekly scavenger hunt with prizes for kids, prepared food including burritos, tamales, soft pretzels; frequent shopper punch card is available.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Riverside Farmers Market

Wednesdays 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 3 to Oct. 7

Weekly

Website

Location

Riverside

10 Pine Ave., Riverside, IL 60546

Features

Live music and activities for kids. Prepared food offerings include bagels, tamales, smoothies, baked goods and coffee.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Western Springs French Market

Wednesdays 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 6 to Aug. 26

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Western Springs

914 Hillgrove Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558

In front of the water tower from Lawn Ave to Grand Ave

Features

Local musicians, story time, July concert series.

Clarendon Hills Farmers Market

Thursdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14 to Oct 15

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Clarendon Hills

1 S. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

(in front of Village Hall)

Features

Açaí bowls, CBD products. Children’s storytime every second Thursday of the month, produce and fresh baked goods.

Evergreen Park Farmers Market

Thursdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7 to Oct. 29

Weekly

Website

Location

Evergreen Park

89th St. & Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park, IL 60805

(Yukich Fields)

La Grange Farmers Market

Thursdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21 to Oct. 29

Weekly

Facebook Website

Location

La Grange

E. Harris Ave. & LaGrange Rd., La Grange, IL 60525

(Harris Avenue between LaGrange Road and 6th Avenue)

Features

Flowers, Alaskan salmon, pasta, açaí, Polish food.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Hills Farmers Market

Fridays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5 to August 28

Weekly; no market July 3

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Hickory Hills

8652 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills, IL 60457

(parking lot)

Features

Food trucks, storytime in the park, Senior Day. Soy candles and organic body products, local honey, all-natural dog treats and dog ice cream, curated spices and spice mixes.

Aurora Farmers Market

Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 6 to Oct. 3

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Aurora

65 Water St., Aurora, IL 60505

Features

Live musicians, free yoga once a month, children's activities, themed special event days. Food trucks/prepared foods (BBQ, fresh donuts, empanadas, and more) Philips Park Zoo visits once a month.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Brookfield Farmers Market

Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6 to Oct. 31

Weekly

Facebook Instagram Website

Location

Brookfield

8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513

Features

Young Entrepreneurs Market for ages 16 and under, special events throughout the season, rotating variety of artisans, bakers, food vendors and specialty products all season long.

Accepts Link/SNAP

Downtown Downers Grove Farmers Market

Saturdays 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 9 to Oct. 17

Weekly

Facebook Website

Location

Downers Grove

5001 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515

(Main Street Metra station parking lot)

Features

Live music, floral arrangements, handmade soap, coffee beverages. Located in the parking lot of Main Street Train Station.

Naperville Farmers Market

Saturdays 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 6 to Oct. 31 (with our Halloween Parade and Contest)

Weekly

Instagram Website

Location

Naperville

200 E. 5th Ave., Naperville, IL 60563

Features

Live music. Special events include Summer Fest (Aug. 15), Fall Fest (Sept. 28) and the market’s Halloween Parade (Oct. 31). Prepared food offerings include: avocado toast, breakfast items, coffee, doughnuts, smoothies, Acai bowls, burgers and kabobs.

Plainfield Farmers Market

Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7 to Sept. 13

Weekly

Facebook

Location

Plainfield

15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL 60544

Features

Wreaths, sourdough starters, 3D printed items, smoked meat, gluten free goods, infused olive oils, paintings, Filipino cuisine, burgers, flowers.

Accepts Link/SNAP

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